Defending the 2-Back Offense with 4-3 Principles

with Dave Doeren,North Carolina State University Head Coach;former Northern Illinois University Head Coach;former University of Wisconsin Defensive Coordinator

Coach Doeren shares the secrets of the base 4-3 and how to stop 2-back run plays. According to Doeren, the key to this system is to be a zone team that can play man. Doeren diagrams and explains the Open Defense and breaks down each player. Twin, Power, Pro, and Lead (strong and weak), zone vs. 8 and 9 man front, and counter strong offer variations for this flexible defense. There are seven specific linebacker goals for the season that are shared by Doeren. The 4-3 Front utilizes Cover 4, Cover 6, Cover 2, and Man Free. Using practice and game football, Coach Doeren is able to explain the details and the nuances of this defense.